East Grand Forks, Minnesota
East Grand Forks: City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
East Grand Forks is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,601 and a population density of 566 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,401 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about East Grand Forks
| Population : | 8,401 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 56721 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 15.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 833 feet / 254 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:18:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 553 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Grand Forks is located at 47°55'48"N 97°1'28"W (47.9299800, -97.0245200).
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- Official Website
Official website of East Grand Forks
Demographics
According to census records, the population of East Grand Forks decreased by 2.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,601 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,592 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,572 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,603 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,608 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,604 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,669 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,634 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,575 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,535 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,401 | -1.6% | estimation process |
Other Places in East Grand Forks
1 East Grand Forks City Council
600 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 ➦ Show Map
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2 Agriculture Department
312 4th Ave NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 SULLIVAN TOWN HALL
11542 430th Ave SW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 ➦ Show Map
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People born in East Grand Forks (7)
People born in East Grand Forks, including serial killer Carl Panzram, country singer Dawn Sears, Canadian politician E. M. Culliton, .
List
- Kurt Knoff (American football player) he was born in 06/04/1954
- Pat Owens (American mayor) she was born in 01/01/1941
- John Lee Coulter (American economist) he was born in 16/04/1881
- Haley Mack (American ice hockey player) she was born in 29/05/1998
Schools in East Grand Forks
College & universities near East Grand Forks, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200110 | Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks | Grand Forks (ND) | 58201 |
| 200280 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks (ND) | 58202-8193 |
| 174075 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston (MN) | 56716-5001 |
| 200226 | Mayville State University | Mayville (ND) | 58257-1299 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near East Grand Forks, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Post offices near East Grand Forks
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Fork Post Office | East Grand Forks (MN) | 56721 |
| Grand Fork Post Office | Grand Forks (ND) | 58201 |
| Thompson Post Office | Thompson (ND) | 58278 |
| Manvel Post Office | Manvel (ND) | 58256 |
| Fisher Post Office | Fisher (MN) | 56723 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fosston | 1,442 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fertile | 806 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Girard | 732 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| McIntosh | 596 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Freeman | 480 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Erskine | 467 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Ross | 425 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Crookston | 419 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Gentilly | 275 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Bygland | 274 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Climax | 261 | City in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Winger | 215 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Fisher | 200 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Euclid | 152 | Unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Mentor | 147 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Gully | 136 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
East Grand Forks distances to largest Minnesota cities
